Fix Cracked Window Putty

Wear eye protection and gloves.

Fix cracked window putty.

If it s a hairline crack. Repairing window putty step 1 replacing putty. With a heat gun in one hand and a stiff putty knife in the other heat the putty to soften it and gouge it out. Take the short time needed to dry.

Place a drop cloth below the window to catch dust paint chips and pieces of old glazing. Bits and pieces of old putty and possibly glass shards will fly around quite a bit during scraping so eye protection is a must. Step 3 apply the putty. Putty in good condition takes longer to remove.

Don t be tempted to just re apply new putty. Cracks caused by normal settling or foundation problems or minor earthquakes can appear above windows. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands from burns. Mix up the two part epoxy.

Step 2 prime newly exposed woodwork. Repair a cracked window glass tabletop or even a mirror with this easy step by step guide. Wash the glass around the crack with a drop or two of dishwashing soap on a. In a well ventilated area prepare a two part epoxy.

Replacement is the answer. If the putty is badly cracked you can pry away large chunks quickly with a putty knife.